ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Q45
Other congenital malformations of digestive system
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q45
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- congenital diabetes mellitus (E10.-)
- cystic fibrosis (E84.0-E84.9)
- fibrocystic disease of pancreas (E84.-)
- neonatal diabetes mellitus (P70.2)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Q79.0)
- congenital hiatus hernia (Q40.1)
Inclusion Terms
Congenital absence of pancreas
Inclusion Terms
- Accessory pancreas
- Congenital malformation of pancreas or pancreatic duct NOS
Inclusion Terms
- Absence (complete) (partial) of alimentary tract NOS
- Duplication of digestive system
- Malposition, congenital of digestive system
Inclusion Terms
- Congenital anomaly of digestive system
- Congenital deformity of digestive system
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q45):
Q45.0 - Agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia of pancreas
Q45.1 - Annular pancreas
Q45.2 - Congenital pancreatic cyst
Q45.3 - Other congenital malformations of pancreas and pancreatic duct
Q45.8 - Other specified congenital malformations of digestive system
Q45.9 - Congenital malformation of digestive system, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code Q45 (Other congenital malformations of digestive system)
ICD-10-CM code Q45 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q45 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Q45 - Other congenital malformations of digestive system. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other congenital malformations of digestive system.